ID?

dbaulch83 · Jul 18, 2023

Dipped these off a torch in my tank. Any ideas on ID?

Propane · Jul 18, 2023

I do not see a pic.

dbaulch83 · Jul 18, 2023

dbaulch83 · Jul 18, 2023

It’s not a flatworm right? Is it a known torch pest? Trying to eliminate possible causes of recession. If this isn’t it, I need to keep going. If it is, I can wait for the road to recovery. TIA

Cell · Jul 18, 2023

Looks like some sort of nudibranch. Maybe berghia, but not sure.

NoohpyT · Jul 18, 2023

looks like amphipods

dbaulch83 · Jul 18, 2023

Hmm. Not obvious then. I get the feeling amphipods are unlikely to cause retraction? Nudibranch maybe tho.

Tnops · Jul 18, 2023

these do not look like nudibranchs. Think they are just some sort of pods, I see similar ones all the time and are not an issue

NoohpyT · Jul 18, 2023

dbaulch83 said:
Hmm. Not obvious then. I get the feeling amphipods are unlikely to cause retraction? Nudibranch maybe tho.

Amphipods shouldn't, do you have any pics of your torch? and parameters?

dbaulch83 · Jul 18, 2023

This is the thread on the torch…

Torch Help

Hiya, hoping you can help. Has this torch for 6-7 months and the pictures are in date order (from when it was new to today at the bottom). Was doing so well, polyp extension was unreal a few weeks ago but now it’s starting to go downhill. Params: SG 1.024-1.025 pH 8.2 Alk 8.9 Cá 480 Mg 1380...

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Cell · Jul 18, 2023

Might need some more clear pics.

dbaulch83 · Jul 18, 2023

Cell said:
Might need some more clear pics.

Best I can do…. They’re a little worse for wear as been in the dip for hours. Not quite sure these guys are the ones causing the issue tho. I just admit, im surprised there were so many on a relatively small coral…